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Definition escape in British English

escape noun

noun
/ɪˈskeɪp/
1

an act of avoiding or getting away from a person, place, or bad situation

Example

He had no means of escape from his debts.

Example

There was now only a slim chance of escape.

Example

She was relieved to make her escape from the meeting.

Example

Make sure you are aware of possible escape routes from your hotel room.

Synonyms and related words
escape get away break away
2

a way of helping yourself to stop thinking about an unpleasant situation that you are in

Example

He used alcohol as a means of escape.

Synonyms and related words
approach view mind
3

an amount of gas or liquid that escapes from a container

Example

There was a rapid escape of gas.

Synonyms and related words
give off send out emit
4

an occasion when you go away on holiday

Synonyms and related words
activity holiday adventure holiday babymoon
5

the escape key on a computer

Example

Press escape to return to the main menu.

Synonyms and related words
Alt key arrow key backspace
Definition escape in British English